Al69ec Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Now then everyone, I need some advice on shooting crows. These are one quarry I've never really pursued and an opportunity has arose on a farm not far from me. He has some haylage he has bagged the last few days and the crows are ripping into them, he wants me to sort them out but I've no idea how to approach them, I no from past experience when decoying pigeons that if ones approaching and I **** in the hide they turn and run so what do I do? Do they decoy like pigeons or do I need a more tactical approach? This is possibly 2000 acres of new permission if I get the job done, I can take 1 person with me so if anyone with more experience than me would like to join me get in touch. 1/2 and 1/2 on the land if we get it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantellissheffield Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 they are a little harder to decoy than pigeons they are smarter shall we say but once they fall for it they seen to comit more than pigeons do and just bang away at them. best thing is get there very early before 5 in morning is best and sit and wait for them to come to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Start erly and get an owl decoy up there as they go bananas when they see them, them get them shot in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john12 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 We have managed to bag quite a large number this year. The set up i use is start off with 6 floaked coated crow decoys,i tend to spread them out. make sure you have a good hide and keep movement in it to a minimum. As you shoot birds add them to your pattern as i say i have found a large pattern works best. If it looks right they will just come straight in. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Had a good day on the crows on Sunday - good hide and camo with a face vail is a must in my opinion, keep still till they within range then let em have it. Get decoys out, they are inquisitive, and as they fall add them or leave them where they fall, their curiosity will still bring them in, but when they stop being keen, go tidy up a bit. Also have some punchy ammo, they take a bit of punishment . Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Sometimes when things get quite when decoying them i take all the decoys and dead birds in bar one which is laid out flat.Other crows like to come in for a nosey to see whats up with the one on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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